Work Experience

motion design intern

Dermalogica, Remote / Nov 2021 - July 2022

Designed and created science explainer videos to support online learning primarily using Adobe After Effects and Adobe Illustrator.
Initiated research and strategized a solution to solve file size and loading issues, affecting numerous instructors across 38 postgraduate training centers and many more satellite classrooms in partnership schools.
Developed microlearning and eLearning tools to educate thousands of skin therapists.

graphic designer

Young Israel Shomrai Emunah of Greater Washington, Silver Spring MD / July 2021 - Sept 2021

Created consistent branding for YISE Preschool.
Created notices, signs, and flyers for staff and parents.
Designed and laid out educational material, such as a social story welcome book for new students.
Collaborated with teachers to create visual material for their classrooms.

graphic design intern

Smart Brief, Washington, DC / June 2020 - Oct 2020

Created wireframe for motion graphic storytelling using Adobe InDesign and Illustrator.
Streamlined 30+ masthead designs used in publications that reach 250,000 readers daily.
Collaborated with team members on multiple projects.
Created company icons.

PAPERCUTTING ARTIST

2014 - present

Design and create intricate papercut artwork.
Create custom wedding gifts, special occasion and home décor pieces.

video producer

Torah School of Greater Washington, Silver Spring, MD / Aug 2017 - June 2019

Created weekly videos for private school curriculum using Adobe Premiere, Adobe Animate, and iMovie.
Coordinated and created various materials and programs to support schoolwide classroom curricula.

assistant teacher

Torah School of Greater Washington, Silver Spring, MD / Aug 2016 - June 2019

Tutored and taught children individually or in small groups to help them master skills and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations for individual classrooms and schoolwide events.
Organized and supervised games and other recreational activities to promote physical and emotional safety, as well as social development.
Substituted for classroom teachers, as needed.

SUMMER CAMP COUNSELOR

URU Adventure, Silver Spring, MD / June 2018 - Aug 2018

Led groups of children on daily, local hikes focusing on survival skills and nature appreciation.
Coordinated and supervised camp activities.

STUDENT DIRECTOR OF CREATIVE DESIGN

Yavne High School, Cleveland, OH / 2011 - 2016

Oversaw the creation of stage sets and props for theatrical productions.
Designed layout and floor plan for Welcome, Exhibits, and Decorations for National Bais Yaakov Convention.
Laid out and designed the Yavne High School senior yearbook.
Created logos, designed and maintained bulletin boards.

Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - LIBERAL ARTS

Excelsior College

Graduated November 2021

DIGITAL MEDIA AND WEB TECHNOLOGIES AAS

Montgomery College 2019-2021

PYTHON PROGRAMMING CERTIFICATE

Montgomery College 2019

CERTIFICATE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES

BTEC Level 3 Gateshead College, Gateshead UK 2016

CERTIFICATE OF FLORISTRY AND FLORAL DESIGN

Gateshead College, Gateshead UK 2016

Sarah Arzouan